High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite with High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese. This hearty dish combines tender BBQ chicken with creamy, cheesy goodness, all while packing a protein punch. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is not just delicious but also versatile, allowing you to customize ingredients based on your preferences. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple cooking steps, you can enjoy this nutritious comfort food any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g fat-free cottage cheese
- 200 g light cream cheese
- 150 g reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 400 g diced chicken breasts
- 300 g pasta
- 2 tbsp honey
- 70 g reduced BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat low-calorie cooking spray over medium heat. Cook diced chicken seasoned with garlic powder and spices until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, and seasonings until smooth.
- Stir honey and BBQ sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Add pasta and cheese sauce mixture; mix until evenly coated.
- (Optional) Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes for a bubbly finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 602mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 83mg